Crematorium Hofheide

A subdued landscape for contemplation.
Location
Holsbeek | BE
Client
mporary association RCR Aranda Pigem Vilalta & Coussee & Goris
Status
completed
Period
2010 - 2014
Surface
5 ha
Role
car park, spreading field, urn field, environmental approach

Temporary association RCR Aranda Pigem Vilalta S.P / COUSSÉE & GORIS architects bvba appointed OMGEVING as subcontractor to technically design the environmental works around the new crematorium in Holsbeek. The site around the crematorium is around 5 ha in size.

The outside layout includes a car park, a spreading field and various urn fields and columbarium walls. Large embankments screen the site from the nearby regional road. An orchard and a large expanse of water with aquatic plants create a subdued atmosphere. In consultation with the architects, materials were proposed and paving and details designed to fit seamlessly into the building.